Bay Area Literary Arts Events

Year-round creative writing classes for adults -- four sessions a year: Spring, Summer, Winter and Fall. Please peruse our website to see full course... More

Oh My Gosh! Stories at Chestnut will take place at Books Inc. in the Marina....

The Second Saturday Book Group will meet at Books Inc. in the Opera Plaza.

An experience filled with laughter, tears and the realization that you aren't alone. Featuring guest speakers Steven Curtis Chapman, Mandisa, Lisa Whelchel... More

William C. Pack, author of "The Bottom of the Sky," will be at the Stevens Creek Barnes & Noble to sign copies of his book.

Left Coast Writers Launch! In the Gallery: Patricia Ljutic, Laura Shumaker and contributors read from Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Special... More

Jason Kersten presents his engaging new biography The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter ($26.00). This is the true story of Art... More

Deanne Stillman talks about Mustang: The Saga of the Wild Horse in the American West ($14.95). This is the sweeping story of the role of the wild horse... More

We all have unique "writing voices," but often we can't really "hear" those voices ourselves, even when others can. This workshop ... More

Donna De La Perriere curates a night of literary readings with Stephen Elliot, Sandy Florian, David Lau, Joseph Lease, Cedar Sigo, Jared Stanley, and... More

We all have unique “writing voices,” but often we can’t “hear” those voices ourselves, even when others can. This class will help you hear the sound of... More

If you’re writing a book and hope to have it published, you’ll be that much more successful if you understand how the publishing industry works and what... More

Whether you're engaged in an ongoing writing project or have always wanted to write, this weekend retreat provides the stimulation and concentration you... More

This full-day, intensive course covers many aspects of food writing, including restaurant reviews, recipes, and full-length cookbooks. Through in-class... More

“LADY SUSAN” a world-premiere stage production of the novel by Jane Austen Adapted by Christine U’Ren Cast: Kristin Clippard, Daria Hepps, Geoffrey... More

The expanding market for young adult fiction offers opportunities for a very broad range of writers. This workshop provides basic guidelines of writing... More

This workshop will introduce you to powerful—often free—New Media tools authors and publicists can use to get known, build an audience, and attract the... More